The following workouts have been extracted from Jeff Siegel’s West Coast Daily Workout Analysis, which appears in this blog and is updated daily.

FIRST RACE

1-Itsinthepost
Oct. 9, 2019
6f, 1:13.3h TT
Grade: B+
Mild coaxing only, final 5/8ths in :24.1, :36.2 and 1:00.4, something left, nice move. Many miles on the veteran stayer but remains eager and should be set for one of his better efforts.

1-Itsinthepost
Sept. 30, 2019
6f, 1:14.3h TT
Grade: B
Came the final five furlongs in solo training track drill in :36.3 and 1:01.2, mild pressure through the lane, solid work. Many miles on veteran turf marathoner, seems in good enough shape.


2-American Tattoo
Oct. 25, 2019
4f, :50.2b TT
Grade: B
Breezing inside Marconi (same time) in training track drill at Belmont Park, slow, easy, and happy. Questionable at the trip but arrives in good shape and finally seesm to have acclimated following importation from South America.


5-Campaign
Oct. 18, 2019
6f, 1:15.1h
Grade: C+
Ultimate plodder was ridden along early and asked a bit through the lane, splits of :36.4, :49.1 and 1:15.2 on our watches, not terribly exciting. The really don’t write races long enough for him on this circuit.


SECOND RACE

1-Rayana
Oct. 20, 2019
5f, 1:01.2h
Grade: B-
Went off slowly, was asked pretty good in the final stages and responded with interest, splits of :12.3, :24.3, :36.4 and 1:01.2. Sparingly-raced filly has all of her conditions, been away since June, will do her best over a distance of ground.


10-An Eddie Surprise
Oct. 18, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B-
Under a nice hold throughout while even but a bit the best with Homehome (same time), easy throughout, splits of :25 flat and :49.3. Doing well, holds her form, should make the entries again soon.


11-Tiger Silk
Oct. 20, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B-
Received the slower time while in company with Tinnie (5f, 1:00.1h) but was slightly best to the wire, some coaxing throughout the lane, splits of :23.3 and :48.3 for the final half mile, okay work. Australian-bred filly showed some talent in New Zealand, should make U.S. debut soon, probably needs turf to do her best work.


THIRD RACE

1-Homehome
Oct. 18, 2019
4f, 49.2h
Grade: B-
Maybe a tad second best in company with An Eddie Surprise (same time), easy most of the way, never really asked, splits of :25 flat and :49.3 on our watches. Won at first asking but the next step up the class ladder should test her.


FOURTH RACE

2-Cali Dude
Oct. 18, 2019
4f, :49.1h
Grade: B-
Mostly in hand throughout, final quarter mile in :25.1. Clever win in debut but the next rung up the class ladder will test him.


5-Doc Tommy
Oct. 9, 2019
5f, 1:02.2h
Grade: B-
Went off very slowly, was asked a tad approaching the quarter pole and then finished smoothly without pressure, splits of :13 flat :26 flat, :38.1 and 1:02.4 on our watches, nice move despite modest final time for Sadler. Comic Strip colt graduated nicely up north and has further improvement in him.

SIXTH RACE

1-Our Country
Oct. 26, 2019
4f, :48.3b TC DU
Grade: B+
Solo turf breeze around dogs at Belmont Park for talented son of Constitution in the G. Weaver barn. Beautiful mover with a long, athletic stride had plenty left without being asked, sharp as a tack. Likely to continue to improve with experience and distance and isn’t without a chance in the BC Juvenile Turf.


4-Decorated Invader
Oct. 20, 2019
5f, 1:00.4b TC DU
Grade: B+
Rolled on by Up the Ante (5f, 1:01.2b tc du) after breaking off behind, finishing without coaxing with plenty left in the tank. Grade-1 winning son of Declaration of War is improving with every race and workout and should be a serious player in the BC Juvenile Turf.


6-War Beast
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B-
Was asked through the lane and responded well enough, splits of :24.2 and :49.3 on our watches while holding his form. Strictly a turf horse, was good second in Zuma Beach Stakes and has further improvement in him.


14-Hit the Road
Oct. 26, 2019
4f, :49.4h TT
Grade: B+
Strictly on his own in solo training track breeze for D. Blacker, final quarter in :24.4. Loved his recent turf stakes course and certainly has further improvement in him. Big chance in the B C Juvenile Turf if he can work out a decent trip.

14-Hit the Road
Oct. 19, 2019
4f, :50.1h TT
Grade: B+
Broke off behind Live It Well (same time) and breezed through the lane to appear much best in the final stages, final three furlongs in :37.2 in training track drill, quite sharp following impressive recent grass win. Could be the real deal, we’ll find out in the BC Juvenile Turf.

SEVENTH RACE

1-Donna Veloce
Oct. 25, 2019
5f, 1:00.3h
Grade: B+
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On her own throughout in smooth drill while gearing up for the BC Juvenile fillies, splits of :24 flat, :35.3 and 1:00.2 on our watches to record bullet drill (fastest of 27 for the distance). Was a tad late changing leads, other than that looked excellent. With her natural speed, daughter of Uncle Mo will be the one to catch.

1-Donna Veloce
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:00h
Grade: A-
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Effortless drill, breaking off a few lengths behind Stretford End (5f, 1:00.4h) and easily going past workmate in the final furlong while well in hand, splits of :12.1, :24.2, :36 flat and 1:00 flat, plenty left without being asked a drop. Couldn’t have been more impressive while preparing to take the lead from a debut maiden win to the BC Juvenile Fillies.

1-Donna Veloce
Oct. 10, 2019
4f, :49.2h
Grade: B
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Never asked a drop looking sharp in what was nothing more than a gallop, splits of :24.2 and :49.1 on our watches. Will have a more serious drill next week as she prepares for the BC Juvenile Fillies.


5-Lazy Daisy
Oct. 18, 2019
4f, 48.3h
Grade: B-
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Ridden a bit through the lane and responded okay, splits of :23.3 and :48.2 on our watches while maintaining her form. Gets the acid test in the BC Juvenile Fillies.

5-Lazy Daisy
Oct. 11, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B+
Never asked in easy half mile breeze for O’Neill, final three furlongs in :11.2 and :35.3 (suspect she might have gone faster than official final time). Winner of the Pocahantas Stakes gets the acid test in the BC Juvenile Fillies.


6-Bast
Oct. 22, 2019
5f, 1:01h
Grade: B-
Actually worked a full seven furlongs from 5/8ths pole all the way around to the six-furlong pole, inside with Hot Sean (5f, 1:01.3, not asked much through the lane, up at wire), while earning splits of :24.3, :36.3 1:01 flat, 1:14.1 and up in 1:28.1, tiring as expected after losing her company. Has a Grade-1 win around two turns over this main track, but probably will have to produce a forward move to win the BC Juvenile Fillies.

6-Bast
Oct. 9, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B+
Breezing outside older Hot Sean (same time, asked through the lane), splits of :23.4 and :48.3 on our watches, never asked, sharp and eager. Pointing for the BC Juvenile fillies and must be considered a strong contender based on proven form over the track.


7-Wicked Whisper
Oct. 23, 2019
5f, 1:00.1h
Grade: B+
Even outside BC Juvenile-bound Shoplifted (same time), never really asked much (workmate breezing), final three furlongs in :11.4 and :36.1, solid clocking (second fastest of 35 for the distance) over deepish main track. Smart winner in both starts on the lead, may be forced to stalk in the BC Juvenile Fillies but shouldn’t be bothered at all with that type of trip.


9-Comical
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:03.4h
Grade: C
Worked from half-mile pole out to 7/8 pole, splits of :25.1 and :51 flat to the wire before finishing out under urging in 1:03.4, a tad unfocused entering the lane (drifted out) and then not having a whole lot of pick up late. Has looked better, for sure. Question mark pointing for the BC Juvenile Fillies.

9-Comical
Oct. 11, 2019
4f, :48.2h
Grade: B-
No real pressure in solo half mile move for O’Neill, splits of :12.1, :24 flat and :48.4 on our watches, a tad slower than given. Maintains her form, best races have been over this main track.


EIGHTH RACE

10-Fair Maiden
Oct. 13, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B
Broke off behind Union Station (5f, 1:02.1h) and cruised on by through the lane without being asked at all, :25 flat, :36.4 and 1:01.4 on our watches looking good. Stakes winner from Woodbine is a possibility for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf.


NINTH RACE

1-Dennis’ Moment
Oct. 25, 2019
4f, :46.3h
Grade: B+
Light coaxing through the lane while finishing strongly, final quarter in :23.4 for Romans. Seemed to handle the deep track just fine, arrives dead fit and is the likely choice for the BC Juvenile.


3-Shoplifted
Oct. 23, 2019
5f, 1:00.1h
Grade: B+
Improved in this sharp move, breezing inside Wicked Whisper (same time), well in hand late while earning excellent final time over deep main track, final three furlongs in :11.4 and :36.1. Have to think he’s better than his disappointing in the American Pharoah Stakes last month. Can show more early speed in BC Juvenile.

3-Shoplifted
Oct. 13, 2019
5f, 1:01h
Grade: B-
Okay work, certainly not scintillating, splits of :25 flat, :36.3, :48.3 and 1:01 flat in solo gate drill for Asmussen, some light coaxing most of the way. Was no factor in the American Pharoah Stakes in local bow, probably not quite up to that standard.


4-Storm the Court
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:00.2h
Grade: B
Went off slowly in hand, picked it up midway and finished without need of pressure, solid work with splits of :24.3, :36.1 and 1:00.3 on our watches. Doing well but will be faced with a tough task in the BC Juvenile.

4-Storm the Court
Oct. 11, 2019
5f, :59.4h
Grade: B+
Broke off in front of Draft Pick (5f, 1:01.1h) and left that one far behind, cruising through the lane while appearing sharp and with plenty left, final half mile on our watches in :11.3, :23.2 and :48 flat. Pointing for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.


6-Eight Rings
Oct. 21, 2019
6f, 1:14.2h
Grade: B+
Never asked a drop while outside Qahira (6f, 1:14.4h), going off easily and then finishing with plenty left, splits of :25.4, :37.4, :49.2 and 1:14.3 on our watches, eager to the wire. Arguably Baffert’s best chance for a Breeders’ Cup win.

6-Eight Rings
Oct. 14, 2019
5f, 1:01h
Grade: B+
Caught him from the half-mile pole to the wire in :24 flat and :48.2, never asked while even but best with Qahira (same time) before galloping out strongly a few lengths in front at the 7/8 pole. Couldn’t be coming up to the BC Juvenile looking any better or sharper.

6-Eight Rings
Oct. 7, 2019
3f. :37.1h
Grade: B
Under wraps through the lane, final quarter in :24.4. First workout back since last race, came out of the American Pharoah Stakes in fine shape, next stop Breeders’ Cup Juvenile.


TENTH RACE

2-Candy Cornell
Oct. 9, 2019
4f, :49.3h
Grade: B-
No real pressure through the lane, final quarter in :25.2. Seems the same, has all of his conditions, might appreciate an extended sprint.


5-Parsimony
Oct. 18, 2019
5f, 1:03h
Grade: B-
Broke off a few lengths in front of Landeskog (5f, 1:03h), allowed that one to come through inside into the lane and finished stride-stride with that one before both continued out to the 7/8 pole under light coaxing and then coasting out to six furlong pole. Slow work, but well in hand and looked fine. Got a confidence building maiden win (finally!) sprinting and probably should be kept around one turn for now.


10-Comedian
Oct. 21, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B
Inside Midnight Bisou (same time) and was under a nice hold throughout while ‘Bisou was under mild late coaxing, both going off slowly and then finishing well, splits of :25.2, :37 flat and 1:01.3 on our watches. Oklahoma shipper arrives in good form and has all of his conditions.

10-Comedian
Oct. 14, 2019
5f, 1:01.3h
Grade: B
Slightly second best being used as a workmate inside Midnight Bisou (same time) but went nicely while finishing without any pressure. Remington Park shipper has all of his conditions, tough to gauge how he’ll fit on this circuit but is doing well.